Discoid Roaches, also known as False Deaths Head Roaches because of their similarity to the Death’s Head Roach are very hardy and easy to care for.

 

 

Roach Species:  False Deaths
Head Roach

 

Scientific Name and Common Names	Blaberus discoidalis False Deaths Head Roach or Discoid Roaches
Sizes	Up to 3″
Life Cycle	Reach adulthood in 3-5 months and then will live another 10-14 months
Reproductive Capacity	Fast Breeding
Difficulty Rating	Easy.
Climbing Habit	Non Climbing.
Substrate	Coconut Coir substrate and leaf litter.  Also provide hiding places like small logs or tree bark.
Interesting Information
Sexing	Males and females look similar with the female being rounder.
Origin	Southern Africa
Foods	Fresh fruit and vegetables.  They love carrots, wet dog/cat food and moist cereal.  Limit wet grain based food to what they will eat at any one time so that you do not attract pests like flies and mites.
Water	Always keep water crystals present in a cup.   You can get that here under the brand name, Cricket Crystals.
Housing, Humidity and Temperature	Aquarium or plastic container with air holes and a lid.  High humidity with good ventilation.  85 to 95 degrees
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